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The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
For sale.

.0nn LOTS, IN the town Of Lake Chaflos.
.GOO ranging Ii price from e2e TO $3.50
Also, Prairie and Timhercd Lands. Apply 70
iaIl7--ls1-tf j. w. BRYAN.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Clement sells everything 10 choicest
Family Groceries at lower prices, con-
slslent with quantity and quality, than
done by any one in town for CASH.
gall and be convinced.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
NOTICE.


LAND UFFI1E AT NEW UHLhANsI Ian
Sept 20, 1881 5
Notice Is hereby given that the following named
settler has filed notice Of her intention 70 make
final proof IN support Of her claim, and that said
proof viii be made before the Judge, or In his alb
Charles, La. on Monday, November T. 1881 viz
Hester A, Perkins widow, who made Homestead
Entry No. 60l6 for the WI Of NWt and NE2 Of
NW4, and NWa of SWi, Sec. 10, Tp.3S s., II. 5W.,
Louisiana Principal Meridian. She names the fol.
lowing witnesses to prove her continuous resi-
denes upon, and cultivation Of, said land, viz
Duncan Hins0n, John w Leggett, John Smith
and Robert G. Reid, all of Caloasea parish, Lou.
sep24Gt. THOs. ]. BUTLER. RegIster.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
For SALE

A DESIRABLE REsIDENCE, with 258
RI acres Of land attached and under fence,
located on Prien Lake, q f0w miles below the
town Of Lake Charles. Any one N search
Of beautiful home can purchase this prop
eEty at q bargain by calling Immediately IN
u wv. BRYAN.
Lake Charles, La, Feb. rs, 1ss7.-t
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Mr.. Leon YitsrbO, eur popular shoe
aud clothing merchant leaves tonight
for New Orleans where be will spend
several days this comiug week in
selecting . FAN stock Of goods.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
sheriG's sale.
Fourteenth Judicial District Court, Parish OF Gal
easieu State * Louisiana No. 1856


by VIRTUE Of o writ Of fieIi facias, issued
ID and To me directed by thc Honorable Court
aforesaid have seized and viii offer for safe al
public auction, To The highest bidder, With The
loon on Ryan stleet n tiie towp q Lake chnsloB,
La, On
Saturday, 0ef0ber ~, IsS7,
between legal hours tae following described prop
eItyi polnt5a ote y re by deiendant ps his prop
one EnliaTd 4lsble and One P9Ql TalAe boil
fully eqpipped ana Complete laGiadtag ghpy
leliefs lof each table.
Jelana-GAah
DAVID j REID
ahmiH az naiJas5aa pea ~ 10.
sfeea gHce IateeNa5e RI 0eifgs
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
MusIc LESSONS.

Lessons in Instrumental, and pri-
ave or class lessons 10 Vocal Music,
BIgen by MRs. ID. 70. CAIKIEs.
Refers to Messrs. S. j. Cary, +. d.
Noble, VIM. Daniel, d. n. ShapkIand,
I SsAnlngs, La. asPa4s2t-
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Dr.y. N. Lapey, our popular dentist,
has returned from bis trip to Alexap-
dria and can 20 found at bis Office
daily, from s q. %. to 4 p. ~.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Special attention is called to the
notice of Mr.. James DuEel which aP-
pears under the head Of new advertise
ments 10 to-day's EcEo.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

As the bunting season has opened
get your guns, rifles, cartridges and
wads of all sizes, powder and shot and
loading implements at a low figure at
P. Jacobs.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Our young and genial friend, Mr..
Gussie Mayo, who has been visiting
relatives aud friends ip opelousas, re-
turned Tuesday last looking as fresh
40 O rose.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Mr.. ]. L. Williams has returned
home after an extended summers tour
North. During his absence be visited
Canada and Florida.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
FOr Sale.

00n ACRES OF LAND pine aud marsh
DIO good logging district 800 acres
under fence, part IN pasture 1850 acres IN q
rico farm 100 acres more of very rich rice
land, not fenced. THIS property 10 situated
about ~ miles north Of Lake Charles, boz
tween West Fork and Caleaseu river, Also,
800 head OF sheep and 20 head Of cattle Will
be sold cheap. Farm implements, consisting
Of $500 thresher, a Champion reaper and
Acme harvester, 60 with tho place
For further particulars apply to
]. w, BRYAN.
Lake Charles, La, May 81, 1857 II
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
Lake shore Residence GOr
sale.

IA Ing House, with Garden attached, and nee.
ossaTy appprtenanOos situated in q desirable part
OK tho city, near tho ferry landing. Cheap fnr
CASH Apply 70, A, n. mitchell,
MN % 1aa1 W
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

a nice Lot On Broad streets 10 20
eet 'front.' by 200 ii depth, wilh A9,-
2Vg feet Of lumber "a ne RroRne e
pRlld Al e.r9om hense. Same EaA
Re sold AZ reasonable terms AZ the
Ilght Kind y ppsehaear Alsp l9t Qp
Former at Broad and kQFa streets.
Adde'S 81 pg u Y j. DnAs
sept Iale Charles IA.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

a Lafayette special Of the 9Th inst.
to tie N. o. Pieqyane, says "Tbe
civil suit Of GhAs. Barbs 70. Bepj.
K,rkman, q. b. Welsh and D. 7. Read,
h Lake Charles, was decided to-day ip
favor Of plaintiff for the fpll Amopnt
.ned onp
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
TO THE PATRONS OF THE
ECHO,

Hereafter the EeHo will be pub.
lished Oh Friday instead of Saturday.
This change is made for the purpose
of meeting the mails and to facilitate
the distribution Of the paper through
out CaleSsieu, Cameron and Vernon
parishes. Advertisers will also please
take notice of this change and hand
their advertisements in not latter
than 10 10. on THURSDAYS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
Ror aaIe.

a GOOD MERCANTILE BUSINESS, CEN
~ trally located, Is offered for saie. Reason
Tor aelling other matteTa require the pToprietoTs
fine and Attention, ForfIther particulars apply
at this office
Lake Oharlea, juno ii, IssY.--tf
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
FOR SALE.

4 90 ACRES OF LAND, situated be-
L w tween Main River aud English
Bayou, FIVE miles from The town OF Lake
Charles, about so acres rice land, u acres
pine land, and the balance Ia hammock land,
with good building 1894 feet
Also, one acre Of land, situated IN tho
town Of Lake Charles, two blocks from the
Railroad depot, This property win be sold
cheap for cash. For further particulars APP
ply To Joseph Mathis or
j. w. BRYAN,
april-l0-'s7-tf,l Lake Charles, La.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Read the yepire in another column
Of to-day's Echo and see if your name
is among the lucky ones that drew a
nTize.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Any one wishing TO pasture stock
egn trst7class grazing can be aecommo-
Dated by applying to ]. w. BRYAN.
yharges per mouth moderate.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Fresh Charcoal and Blacksmith Coal
0quantjty cheap, at George q Swift's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Ladies, don't forget that DR., Laney,
0pr new dentist over Knapp's drug
e s,7, makes specially Of fine gold
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

All drugs sold at KeaFney's are
ffssh AUG sold at rea&onabke rates.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
SECOND WEEK.
STATE or LOUISIANA,

PARIsB OF CALcAsIEU,
Office Clerk Of Court, 1ttb Judicial District
hereby certify, That the above and foregoing
regular November Term Of the 18th Judicial Dis.
tItct Cont, to be begun and holden at Lake
Charles, La, on Monday, November 2sth, 1851,
(r~S-~ Witness my Official signature and seal,
H. at Lake Charles, La, on this 4tb day
[ ~ 81 October, A. d. 1887.
CSjgned o. M. RICHARD
Deputy Clerk of said Court
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

DR. Lauey charges nothing for ex-
amining your teeth. All consultations
Free Office over Kuapp's drug store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Mrs. Emily Lryeqpe left on Thurs
day night for New Orleans to purchase
her fall stock Of millinery goods.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Messrs. Withers 4 Daniels have
about flushed the large lumber shed
for Locke, Moore 4 Co. at their saw
mill.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Those Of our people desiring first
eIas8 dental work, should call on DR.. J.
N. Laney, over Knapp's drug store.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Mr. Leon Vlterbo has just received
from Philadelphia a splendid assort-
.nont Of Felt Hats 10 beautiful styles.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

isteTns CisLerns! Cisterns !!
All sizes and of best material, man
Hfaotured by Withers & Daniels.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

You can get at Jacobs an Al
Buggy with Harness, guaranteed, for
$500.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
FOR SALE.

A CORNER LOT IN Block Number TWEEN
- ty-lYe (25l, Of the Biiho Subdivision os
the Town Of Lake ChaVlest being COZ fact on
Pine Street and two hundred feet on Front
Street
Also, q splendid, well-dralned CORNER
LOT, only one block from business portion
Of town.
Also, TWO LOTS facing the right az way
o. the \, w II r., and being pnly one block
west o. Ryan street.
Any or ell Of the above Win be sold cheap
and on easy terms, Titles perfect Cali on
Of address, EILY II. nEEa,
Az the Sherlfi's Office.
lake Charles, Ia, May II III
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Mrs. w. D. Mearns, who has been
spmmering North among relatives and
friends, returned home this week.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Evlrything needed 10 School Books,
patiouory, BIapk Books, ETC., can be
bad at Clements.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Teeth extracted without pain, by
b. J. n Laney.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Our amiable correspondent Scrap
at The Bay, in this parish, sent US by
last Thursdays mail a READ curiosity
in the way Of a cluster Of five years Of
corn all grown together and from the
same shoot. As a majority Of the
good people of The Bay neighborhoOd
are solid for McEpery, "serap" de-
slres to ask if the Nichols agricultu-
rslists can beat this corn : We have
no besitancy in answering the question
ourself, by saying that they cannot
as they are not very prolific in this
parish, Most Of the Nichoilsites here
abouts are ofice-aeekers and not agri'
eultuFalists, Do you sect
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Y. B!oeh q Bro. are receiving their
aA and Water stock 81 Dry Goods.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Drugs, pure and fresh, at NJ. ID.
AearneyS.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Glye p. Bloch q $40. call before
,IRgahasipg yopr gan and Hiater sup.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Boots and Shoes made to order at
leon Niterbo's.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Mr.. Bernard MilmO, of the firm of
Milmo u stockee, of JeaueFette, was
in Lake Charles Wednesday last and
gave US . pleasant call. Mr.. Milmo is
one of JeaneFette's most entsrprisipg
and wide-awake citizens and has done
much towards making bis town one
of the most fourishipg in the State.
While visiting the Jeaperette Fair last
week we had the pleasure of calling
upon Mr.. MiImo at his magnificent re-
sidence, which is decidedly the most
handsome and elegant place in Jean
eFette.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
LOCAL NEWS.
Temperature.

The following table gives the registering
b the thermometer for the week ending
Fiday, Oct 6, 1887
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Mr.. w. v. HOdgku, Of Hope, Kan
sas, arrived in our city on Thursday
last on a prospecting tour.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

The Circuit Court of Appeals meets
here on Tuesday, the 18th inst.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
Notice OF TabIeau.


State of Louisiana, Parish of Caleasieu, -Four.
tenth Judicial District COuTt.--No. COS,
Probate Docket.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

The EoHo acknowledges call last
Saturday from Mr.. Al. Douand, of
the Times Democrat.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

10 Mr. and Mrs VIM Haynes, on Mon
day, October 3, 1881 daughter
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Col. N. B. Hilliard, of the Times,
Democrat, was in town last Wednes-
day.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

After 40 absence of seVeFaI months
in Michigan, Mr. J. E. Loxley returned
home last week.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
TIIVE CHARLES ECHO.


-vo will furnish with any Of the above
- .atd waterbury Watch for the
ap .',n.aI sum of $500. Payable cash In Rd-
sDce ,,-o,o,r+ ,be state ~. -.
ID .f,rIr requested to act as our agents.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
lake CHARLES, LA.
LAKE HOUSE.

s, 1887.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08
NOTICE.
LArn oEpIcn ~ NEW onLEA,

THos. J. BUTLER, Register.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

Ehe great Kidney and Idger Cure,
tor $40 ~ wv. Nissan.
The Lake Charles echo. [volume] (Lake Charles, Parish of Calcasieu, La.) 1876-1898, 1887-10-08

oct74t
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-15
A HARD BARGAIN.
BY WALTER BEsANT.

paniment OF comment as / devoured the
meal; and his manner gradually lost all
its solemnity, until before ] was more
than half through the dinner he was dane
ing about, slapping his leg with delight,
and laughing till he grew almost black in
the face.
Why he was so pleased could not tell.
was soon TO learn.
"These are plo-ers' eggs. No better
thing ever discovered to begin your din
ner with. Alderman Stowport says oys-
tiers are better. That is rubbish. | do
not despise oysters. Why, he has eaten
the whole ski Bravol bravo! an excel
lent beginning. Let me take away the
plate, my dear sir. Now we have turtle
sOup-gently, my young friend, gently.
All, impetuOus youth More? Stay
green fat. Humor, humor your appetite;
don't drive it; calipash and calipee It's
really sinful TO eat so fast. He takes all
down without tasting it. Mono more;
you must give yourself fair chance and
not spoil your dinner with too much
turtle" He put the soup aside and took
the cover off another dish. ''Sabnon--
with cucumber. Lobster sauce-bless
me, it's like dream of fairy land! Fillet
Of sole-a beautiful dream to see him.
IlO1 HO! ne > JULIUS I#sdT lIle iOu-
queror Croquet de volaille-gone like a
cloud from the sky. Don't wolf the food,
my friend; there is limit to the cravings
Of nature imposed by the claims of art;
taste it. Ris de veau-smiles of the dear
little innocent confiding calf-a little more
bread with it? Mauviettes en- caisse, larks
in baskets-sweet, rapturous, singing
larks, toothsome cockyoly larks. He eats
them up, bones and all. Ha! hal Pause,
my dear sir, and drink something. Here
are champagne, hook and sauterne; never
touch sherry, it's made up wine, even the
best of it. Come, little champagne"
81 generally take draught beer, SIR"
replied modestly. "That is the drink to
which / have been accustomed and-not
too much of it; but, if you, please, little
fizz will be acceptable"
l drank three glasses in rapid success
sion and found them good. He mean
while nodded and winked with an ever in
creasing delight which l failed to under
stand.
"Now, my Nero, my Paris of Troy, my
Judas Maccabaus'-he mixed up his
names, but it mattered nothing-'here is
saddle of mutton, with potatoes, cauli-
flower, currant jelly. More cham
pagnei It's worth sums of money
to see him. Curry? More champagne?
Curry Of chicken? Cabob curry of chicken,
young Alexander the Create Plenty of
rice3 Ho, no, hoi Plenty of rice, he said;
why, he is a Goliath-a Goliath Of Gath,
this young manr'
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-15
VERY NERVOUS.

For many years l have been afflicted with
rheumatism combined wi some Kidney
Troubles. Indigestion finally added TO my
misery and l soon became feeble and very
nervous, and my whole system was pros
trated. Several physicians were employed
and numerous patent medicines resOrted to
without benefit. After seeing so many tcsti.
monials extolling the wonderful merit of Is.
Ii. b., commenced its use, and the effect was
like magic. Rheumatic PAIN ceased, my KID.
neys were relieved and my constitution i'm
proved at once, and cheerfully recommend il
10 others who may be similarly afflicted
Mss 5. TOdLINSON.
Atlanta, Ga, May 4, 1886.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-15
BLOOD POISON

Three years ago contracted a blood poison.
applied to physician at once and his treat
ment came near killing me. l employed an
old ply stefan and then went to Ky. then
went to Hot Springs and remained tw o months,
but nothing seemed to cure me permanently,
although temporary relief was given me. Ny
condition grew desperate and applied 10 a
noted quack, but l did not improve then
used preparation which was prescribed
gratis" but 1t contained too much alcohol
and aggravated my snfferlngs. then placed
myself under the treatment OF noted Nash
vile physician and for q time was benefited,
but by fall i returned home a ruined man,
physically and financially, with but little pros
poets of ever getting well. My money being
exhausted, / did not know what to do. In
May, 1885, my mother persuaded me to get a
bottle of Ii. Is. b. made in Atlanta) and did
SO to crafty her, but to my utter astonish-
ment had not finished the first bottle before
every ulcer had been healed.
To the present time l have used five bottles
and have received more benefit than from all
the rest combined; and am satisfied that ID.
Is. B. is the most wonderful blood purifier ever
before known, and l urge all affi Icted young
men to try one single bottle and be convinced.
can truly say think 1t the best medicine in
the world. IT. HALLERTON, ,
Macon, Ga, May ], 1886.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-15

He really grew so purple that thought
he would have a fit of some kind, but tie
fattery pleased me all the same, and |
went on eating and drinking as if / was
only just beginning.
Quail or becassine-snipe, that is? He
takes both, like Pompey. More cham
pagne9 Jelly, my HeliOgabalus, my mod
ern Caracalla, apricot jelly? Cabinet pud-
ding? He has two helpings of the pud-
ding. King Solomon in all his glory
never More champagne A little
hook to finish within He takes his hook in
a tumbler, this young Samson. Cheese
Brie-and celery. A glass of port with
the cheese. He takes that in tumbler,
too, like Oh king of Bashan."
i was really overwhelmed with the
splendor of the dinner, the classical and
biblical fattery, and the extraordinary
qualification which my really enormous
hunger caused this remarkable old gentle
man. He clapped his hands; he nodded
his head; he slapped his legs; he winked
and grinned; he smacked his lips; he
evinced every sign of the most unbounded
delight. When had quite finished eat
ing, which was not before we had got
through the whole list of courses, he gave
me a bottle of Claret, and watched me
while rapidly disposed Of it, Then he
produced from sideboard, where | GER
tainly had not seen it a moment before, a
small cup of strong black coffee with q
tiny glass of liquor. AS for my own part,
hope l have made it clear that dined
extremely well; in fact, / had never even
dreamed of such a dinner in my life. 1t
was not only that l was half starved, but
that the things were so good. Imagine
the establishment of a young strolling
actor, whose highest dreams were of
sufficient beefsteak, not of the primest
part, at such magnificent feed. l felt
as if had dropped unexpectedly into
fortune. l had.
''How do you feel now" my host asked,
a shade of anxiety crossing his brow.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1887-10-15
CHAPTER II.

There was still the strange look in my
hosts eyes-a sort of passionate and
eager longing.
II am very well, thank you, sir, and
more grateful than l can tell you"
''Hang the gratitude! Tell me if you
feel any sense of repletiOn? Does the
blood seem mounting to the head? Are
you quite free from any giddiness? No
thickness in the speech? It's wonderful,
it's providential, my finding you. Such a
windfall; and just when l most wanted it.
Our blessings truly come when we least
expect them"
This was strange language, but the
whole proceedings were so strange that
hardly noticed it. Besides, | was ex-
tremely comfortable after my dinner and
disposed to rest
"Now," he went on, "while you are
digesting-by the way the digestion is,
trust, unimpaired by drink or excess?
Quite so, and what expected in so good
and so gifted a young mani Like an
ostrich, as you say. Ho, no! ha, hal like
an ostrich! 1t is, indeed, too much Tell
me, now, something, gently and dispas-
sionately, so as not to injure your diges-
ton, about your history
l told him all. When I related my
simple story he interrupted now and then
with some fresh question on the growth,
the endurance, the regularity of my appe-
tite, to which l gave satisfactory answers.
When l had quite finished he went to the
table, noticed then that all traces of the
dinner had disappeared-and laid out
document, by which he placed a pen.
Then he drew chair, sat down in front
Of mo and assumed n SpriouS air
"Come," he said, peremptorily, ''let us
get now to business
1 had not the smallest notion what the
business was, but 1 bowed and waited.
Perhaps he was going to offer me clerk